Approved by the Board of Directors October 23, 2015

Third Party Fundraising Events Policies

Third Party Fundraising Events, including endurance events (e.g. a marathon), personal

campaigns (e.g. wedding and birthday giving in lieu of gifts) and community events (e.g.

neighborhood walks or sports tournaments) are an important component to

development strategies. Beyond the funds raised, these events have significant time

and cost saving benefits because planning, marketing and execution of is done by

someone else. Third Party Fundraising Events also create awareness about Ecojustice

Canada and bring new support to our organization.

In order to ensure Third Party Fundraising Events have a positive impact on Ecojustice

Canada’s public image, event organizers are required to complete and sign an Event

Proposal Form agreeing to the following policies:

1. Ecojustice will not accept a donation from any event:

a. which has received donations, contributions or sponsorship from an

opposing party to a legal claim which Ecojustice is investigating or where

Ecojustice is retained, or reasonably likely to investigate or be retained;

b. which has received donations from corporate donors engaged in activities

that conflict with Ecojustice’s mission to use the law to protect and restore

the environment; or,

c. where the donation is given on the condition that the donor or event

organizer will influence Ecojustice’s strategic choices.

2. Ecojustice logos are registered trademarks; unauthorized use is prohibited. All

materials bearing Ecojustice’s name and/or logo must be submitted to our office

prior to printing. Ecojustice reserves at any time the right to withdraw the use of

its name;

3. the event organizer will act with fairness, integrity, and in accordance with all

applicable laws;

4. the event organizer will cease contracting a prospective donor who states that

he/she does not wish to be contacted;

5. no cost or liability associated with this event shall be incurred by Ecojustice;

6. the event organizer agrees to provide all staffing and volunteers for the event;

7. the event organizer agrees to use its own mailing list for the event;

8. the event organizer will obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and insurance.

Ecojustice’s insurance policy does not extend to third party events;

9. official tax receipts will only be issued by Ecojustice Canada in accordance with

CRA guidelines. The final decision to issue official tax receipts rests with

Ecojustice;

Approved by the Board of Directors October 23, 2015

10. event expenses may not be paid from tax-receiptable donations. All donations

requiring a tax receipt must be received in full by Ecojustice Canada;

11. the event organizer agrees to remit funds to Ecojustice within 3 months of the

event;

12. if there is to be any gaming activities at the event, a gaming license is required by

law;

13. Ecojustice Canada does not approve the following types of fundraising to be

contracted by third party individuals or organizations.

a. Programs that involve professional fundraisers, telemarketing and/or an

agreement to raise funds on a commission, bonus, or percentage basis;

b. Third-party fundraising:

i. Where the donor is an opposing party to a legal claim which

Ecojustice is investigating or where Ecojustice is retained, or

reasonably likely to investigate or be retained;

ii. Where the donor is engaged in activities that conflict with

Ecojustice’s mission to use the law to protect and restore the

environment; or,

iii. Where the donation is given on the condition that the donor will

influence Ecojustice’s strategic choices.

c. Any other fundraising that conflicts with our Gift Acceptance Policy

(available on our website at www.ecojustice.ca/about/ecojustice-policies.

14. The event organizer will disclose immediately to Ecojustice Canada any actual or

apparent conflict of interest or loyalty;

15. if the fundraiser is cancelled, the event organizer will notify Ecojustice Canada

prior to the planned event day

16. Ecojustice Canada agrees to provide the event organizer with recognition

commensurate with the level of giving.